In order for your Android phone to run in optimal condition it is wise to be sure that you have all the latest software updates downloaded to your device. For those of you who own a Motorola Photon 4G, we have compiled a guide directly from Sprint explaining recent updates and how to be sure that you have them installed correctly.

Have you already turned your shiny new Bionic into a paperweight that rules all? First of all… bummer dude. Second… you might just be in luck!

Motorola’s FXZ Bionic recovery file was just released allowing the phone to return to factory condition. If done properly, the Fastboot XML zip package will return your phone back to stock i.e. bloatware, BLUR, Android 2.3.4 and stock boot image. If you are in a bootloop this should repair your system.

We have included the tentative instructions after the break. And just as a friendly caveat, Talk Android is not responsible for any damage to software and/or hardware and we list these instructions for reference purposes only. Proceed at your own risk!

Lucky owners of HTC Desire HD can now enjoy the first custom ROM loaded with Sense 3.5!

Recognized XDA Developer capychimp, who was responsible for bringing you the first ROM with fully working Sense 3.0, comes through again with the latest installment of HTC’s Sense UI. This ROM is based on Bliss WWE RUU 1.10.401.0 Android 2.3.4.

Bugs are to be expected with this being the first release. This is to be expected so please give it time to become fully functional. Make sure to leave feedback for the developer about your experiences with the ROM.

Last week we brought you news that T-Mobile would update your G2 or MyTouch 4G to Gingerbread 2.3.4 in stores starting August 6th. While I’m sure many of you have taken advantage of that already, if you are out this weekend and decide to stop by T-Mobile for the update, be sure to check out our previous post for a rundown of what to expect. Or on the other hand, now you can do it yourself, thanks to XDA member atlp99. Atlp99 was able to copy the official update from the SD cards being sent out to T-Mobile stores. But wait, maybe you are kicking yourself right now for installing that leaked 2.3.3 update from a while back. No worries! This update should still apply just fine. The official instructions from the T-Mobile support forums are as follows. Read more

HTC will not push the update over the air and unlike most other Android phone Gingerbread Updates, this one will actually erase all of the data on your phone (SD card should be safe though). A full, verified backup of your data is desirable (pun only kind of intended) before you start the update.

The update is recommended for advanced users only and once you commit to Gingerbread, you can’t return back to Froyo.

If you still want to give Gingerbread a run on your Desire, hit the break for a nice how-to Video:

Looking forward to the new highly anticipated Honeycomb update for your Logitech Revue? We can’t blame you with the overall flop the device has been since its release. Let’s not forget that the company had to drop the price down to a mere $100 dollars for the unit in hopes that you’ll now buy one.

That being said, you might appreciate your device a little more if you could manually push the new Google update to it, wouldn’t you? Well, you’re in luck. The awesome dudes over at GTVhacker have put a little video tutorial for you on how to install the update with ease.

And as always, remember that TA is not responsible for any damages you may incur on the your unit. Do this at your own risk. This is not the official Google TV 2.0 update. The only other caveat we can give you is that this update will most likely wipe the Netflix application from your device as it is not in the new build. So, if you’re bent on using that, don’t udpate. However, if you do brick the device, remember, they’re only $99 bucks now.

As long as you’re cool with that we’ve supplied the step by step instructions below courtesy of our friends over at Android and me. Hit the break to give it a go and good luck. If you happen to install the update without an issue, feel free to drop us a line or two in the comments below. Check out the couple of video tutorials from Channel Android. The videos are different so be sure to watch them both before you proceed.

Have you ever loved something so much that you would donate a limb for it? Well fine, neither have I. But Subsonic comes pretty damn close.

While not exclusively an Android application, Subsonic is by and far the most comprehensive, reliable, and easy to use music streamer this writer has ever come across. And this writer has tested A LOT of music streamers (Orb, Audiogalaxy, Google Music, Apple’s Airplay, Doubletwist, not to mention your online radio like Pandora and Last.fm). Subsonic is different in the sense that it is not a hosted solution. You stream your own, personal library of music with a very high level of quality and compatibility, and only you have control of it.

While initial screenshots may leave one disconcerted, what Subsonic lacks in flair, it makes up for in features.

What features, you may ask? How about 320kbps streaming directly to your phone over wifi or 3g/4g? Local caching to minimize data charges and “buffering”? Support for Scrobbling, sharing, and podcasts? Transcoding on-the-fly of nearly any file to an easily playable mp3 format? Support for video to your phone?

Are you sold yet? Of course you are. Lucky for you, Sindre, Subsonic’s developer, has provided us with a great demo to test the web interface here. Now on to the fun part.

Subsonic’s BIGGEST disadvantage is its semi-technical setup. While not hard to those that are experienced in the field, your average PC user is going to dismiss the job before even trying to attempt it.

Never fear. I am going to walk you guys through setting it up on your own network, and provide some support in the comments. Check with us tomorrow for the full guide here!

Some of you may remember that a long time ago I wrote an article that had 18 little tidbits that could help your phone last longer. This article will be updating it since the post is now dated. If you still wish to see it, you can find it here. In a day in age where how long something lasts seems to be the be all end all (zing), you might find yourself in a place where you need to stretch your batteries life as far as you can. Whether it be for a long car/plane ride, lack of a charger for a long time, or whatever your reason is, we’ve all had those times where we’ve monitored our battery like someone was trying to steal it. There are tips for new users, more experienced users, and even root users. Read more